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1
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defn of childbirth?

A

process by which fetus, placenta/membranes are expelled form uterus

2
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defn of labor

A

uterine contractions that result in dilation of cervix and expulsion of fetus and placenta

3
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what triggers labor?

A

not totally known

do know interaction btwn fetus, mom matters

many theories that hormones ie fetal hypothalamus, cortisol from adrenal cortex, estrogens cause labor

4
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structure of uterus, why matters re: labor and birth?

A

uterus is very muscular structure

has to contract and thus expel baby and membranes

5
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how does uterus position change over time (from non-pregnant - mid-pregnancy - fullterm)?

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non-pregnant: uterus in anteverted position

~20 weeks: uterus at level of umbilicus

most pregnant: uterus expands, compresses stomach/intestines

6
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relationship between uterus position/weeks of pregnancy?

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1 cm form pubic symphysis > top of uterus per 1 week gestation

7
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why do many pregnant women have heartburn?

A

when uterus compresses stomach, can cause reflux

acid in stomach can go to esophagus

woman eperiences heartburn

8
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myth or fact: if pregnant woman has heartburn baby is hairy

A

myth

9
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oxytocin function/genesis

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hormone that induces labor

released by neurohypophysis of pituitary gland

10
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estrogens function in labor

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increase myometrial contractile activity

stimulate release of oxytocin & prostaglandins

11
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how many stages of labor

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3

12
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what is 1st stage of labor

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onset of labor to full dilation

12 hrs in nulliparas

7 hrs in multiparas

13
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what is 2nd stage of labor

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from full dilation to delivery

woman actively PUSHING

50 min in nulliparas

20 min in multiparas

14
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what is 3rd stage of labor

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expulsion of placenta, after baby’s delivered

~15 minutes

15
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what is this called, when does it occur?

A

2nd stage of labor

crowning / delivering of baby’s head

16
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what is turtle sign

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aka shoulder dystocia

if baby’s head comes out, and then goes back in

obstetrical emergency - extremely dangerous

can have terrible consequences b/c shoulder can be stuck behind pubic bone

17
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complications during 1st stage of labor?

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1) arrest of dilation
2) arrest of descent

18
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complications of labor/delivery during 2nd stage?

A

shoulder dystocia - turtle sign

19
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complications of labor/delivery during 3rd stage?

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1) retained placenta (placenta doesn’t come out)
2) placenta accreta/increta/percreta
3) uterine inversion
4) post-partum hemorrhage > lacerations, uterine atony

20
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what is placenta acreta

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if placenta invades abnormally into endometrium; can invade, and not come out

may even reach into myometrium, go through it, invade bladder/adjacent structures

more common if woman has prior uterine surgery - ie prior c-section

21
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what is uterine atony

A

uterus not well-developed

22
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what’s notable about fetal heart rate

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110-160 bpm - much faster than adult

don’t want to see decelerations in fetal heart rate

category I = normal tracing of fetal heart beat

23
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what is pitocin

A

synthetic hormone, inducs labor contractions

24
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what is episiotomy?

A

cut perineum between vagina & rectum

helps baby come through w/o mother tearing